Sans

Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec

Winemaker Notes

This dark and voluptuous wine displays a beautifully complex nose of blueberry cobbler, blackberry jam, cassis and crushed figs. On the palate it is juicy and vibrant, with velvety tannins and luxurious layers of dark berries and black plum, with a sophisticated streak of wet river rock minerality emerging on the long, complex finish.

Production

Despite an unusually dry winter and warm spring, budbreak was delayed due to light rain in March. The overall lack of rainfall led to light clusters and small berries, which resulted in reduced yields and great concentration. Harvest began on August 5th with Semillon, and early heat generated a fast and furious first few weeks of picking. A much-needed mid-September cool-down allowed for sugars to realign with flavor development. Moderate temperatures continued throughout the rest of the season, providing additional hangtime for the grapes. Our last red grapes were harvested before the rains in late October, resulting in beautiful wines that are dense, pure and polished.